Comparison of Efflux Times Between Cylindrical and Spherical Tank Through an Exit Pipe

Authors : Gvsk REDDY, Chv SUBBARAO

Pages : 61-68

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Publication Date : 2011-06-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Mathematical equations for efflux time during gravity draining of a Newtonian liquid insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(below its bubble point); from large open storage tanks of different geometries insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Where the flow in the respective tanks is essentially laminar); through an exit pipe of same length and cross sectional area insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(the flow in the exit pipe line being turbulent); located at the bottom of the respective tanks are developed. The equations are ultimately simplified and written in dimensionless forms. These equations will be of use in arriving at the minimum time required for draining the contents of respective storage vessels. To drain the same volume of liquid, the efflux time equations developed are compared to find out which of the tanks considered drain faster
Keywords : Efflux time, Newtonian liquid, open storage tank, Laminar, turbulent, exit pipe